GALASSO-VIGORITO: You are about to step into blessings that you've never had before

Once, I heard a memorable story about a college professor who was preparing his freshman biology students for their final exam. Weeks before, the professor informed the class, “On the day of the exam, you could bring with you just one sheet of paper. But on the paper, you can include as much information as you can to help you with the test.” The students murmured to each other, contemplating, “What should we include on the paper?”

Exam day came, and some students brought with them sheets of lined paper with very small writing on it. Others composed diagram drawings on their paper. And a few in the class compiled an outline of what they had learned that year.

Moments later, one student walked into the classroom and sat down. He placed a sheet of white paper on his desk. Yet, the paper had no writing on it at all. As the class shuffled in their seats to get ready for the exam, the student placed the blank sheet of paper on the floor by his desk. Next, he waved his hand and signaled for someone to come in. An older graduate student was right outside the door. Confidently, he walked into the classroom. Then, the graduate student placed his two feet on the sheet of paper to help to give the freshman student the answers he needed.

Life has its share of ups and downs; and at times, it can be easy to let challenging circumstances keep you hindered and discouraged. Maybe you’ve faced some unfortunate, unfair or hurtful situations in your past. You could have had disappointments or setbacks. And, perhaps, the clock is ticking on your dream. But, as the graduate student was next to his friend helping him, God is right there next to you. God is on your side, and nothing is beyond his ability to intervene.

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So regardless of where you are now, do not fear or falter. Refuse to dwell on difficulties and don’t allow them to take away your peace, joy and great plans for the future. Even when things aren’t turning out the way you think they should, hope on in prayer, faith and trust. Stay the course. God is beside you, watching over you, and he has all of the answers that you need.

? You may say: “I feel all alone.” God answers: I will never leave you or forsake you. (Hebrews 13:5) — Unknown Author

There is so much more ahead for you. God is not finished with his divine plan for you yet. For soon there will be turnarounds in your circumstances. Something good is on the verge of happening in your life.

One afternoon, at dance class, my daughter misplaced one of her ballet slippers. So she inquired at the studio, and the dance teacher told her to check the lost-and-found box. My daughter explained to me that she had to go through dozens of ballet shoes, and some of them were the same size as hers, until ultimately, she found her shoe.

“Well, if there were so many shoes the same size, how did you know which ballet slipper was yours?” I asked. Quite matter-of-factly, she replied, “My initials were written on it.”

In the same way: That aspiration that has been taking a long time to come to pass still has your initials written on it. There is an opportunity to come with your initials written on it. There’s healing with your initials written on it. And an abundant future has your initials written on it.

Thus, keep your optimism and enthusiasm going strong. Press on. Do not give up. You are about to step into blessings that you’ve never had before.

Right now, God is “going before you and making the crooked places straight.” (Isaiah 45:2-3). He is directing good people to come into your life. God is arranging situations that will cause your dreams to come true. The time that was lost because of an unjust circumstance, God will make up to you. Your strength will be renewed. You’ll rise above obstacles and see miracles happen.

Submit all into God’s hands. He is standing with you. He is guiding you forward, and soon you’ll experience God’s blessings in an amazing, new way.

Catherine Galasso-Vigorito is a syndicated columnist. Email her at cgv@anewyouworldwide. To order a copy of her new book, “The Open Window, 8 Weeks to Creating an Extraordinary Life,” visit www.anewyouworldwide.com